[Working] Where’s the code stored on a 2015 McLaren P1 GTR smart key?

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Emeraldeye
Member since January 2023 • 126 posts

Looking for my 2015 McLaren P1 GTR's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1010 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 McLaren P1 GTR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Karmaking
Member • 72 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2015 McLaren P1 GTR, would this method still work?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 129 posts

Does this method work for the 2015 McLaren P1 GTR models from 2010 onward?

March 07, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 104 posts

I have the same 2015 McLaren P1 GTR and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 6 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2015 McLaren P1 GTR, hope someone can help.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 107 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2015 McLaren P1 GTR. Thanks!

March 10, 2025 Reply

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